Cranberry Orange Biscotti with White Chocolate

Cranberry Orange Biscotti with White Chocolate – biscotti studded with flecks of dried cranberries and orange zest, and finished with a drizzle of white chocolate!

Biscotti is an Italian word meaning “twice baked” and it’s also the general word for cookies. While Americans call these cookies “biscotti”, in Italy they are commonly referred to as “cantucci”. The original recipe calls for almonds, and today I am sharing with you a seasonal version: cranberry orange biscotti with white chocolate.

Biscotti are sweet, crunchy, and perfect for dipping in your morning or afternoon coffee. They are incredibly easy to make: no stand mixer is required, just one bowl.

You simply mix all the ingredients together, form a dough, shape it into a log, and bake. Then slice the log with a sharp serrated knife, and bake the cookies again until they’re dry and crispy.

The dough is rather crumbly, but don’t be alarmed. Keep kneading and I promise it will become softer and stickier.

The white chocolate drizzle makes them a bit more special but it’s completely optional. If you’re not a fan of white chocolate, use dark or semi-sweet. Just make sure that you use a good quality chocolate bar, not chocolate chips, as chips don’t melt as smoothly.

These cranberry orange biscotti will keep fresh for up to 2 weeks when stored in an airtight container, which makes them great for holiday baking!

Bake a batch of these cranberry orange biscotti for your holiday cookie platter and let me know what you think. Leave a comment, rate it, and don’t forget to take a picture and share it on my Facebook page or tag it #aseasyasapplepie on Instagram! I love seeing what you come up with!

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Cranberry Orange Biscotti with White Chocolate

Cranberry Orange Biscotti with White Chocolate - biscotti studded with flecks of dried cranberries and orange zest, and finished with a drizzle of white chocolate!

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as easy as Apple Pie

Nutrition Facts

Cranberry Orange Biscotti with White Chocolate

Amount Per Serving

Calories 118Calories from Fat 16

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 1.8g3%

Saturated Fat 0.9g5%

Cholesterol 18mg6%

Sodium 10mg0%

Total Carbohydrates 23.4g8%

Dietary Fiber 0.6g2%

Sugars 13.1g

Protein 2.2g4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Course

Cookies

Cuisine

Italian

Prep Time

10minutes

Cook Time

45minutes

Total Time

55minutes

Servings

18cookies

Calories

118kcal

Ingredients

250grams (2 cups + 1 tablespoon)all-purpose floursifted

175grams (¾ cup + 1¾ tablespoon)granulated sugar

1½tablespoonhoney

1teaspoonbaking powder

the zest of 1 orangegrated

2eggs

125grams (1 cup)dried cranberries

For the white chocolate drizzle:

90grams (3 ounces)white chocolatechopped

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 180 degrees C (356 degrees F).

In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and sugar.

Add the eggs, honey, orange zest, and mix all the ingredients.

Once you have a crumbly mixture, add the cranberries.

Transfer the dough onto a lightly-floured surface, and knead until it's soft and slightly sticky.

Roll it into a log that is approximately 30 cm (12 inch) long, and 5 cm (2 inch) wide.

Place the log on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or with a silicone mat.

Bake for 30 minutes, or until golden brown.

Remove the log from the oven and let it cool for about 10 minutes.

Place the log on a cutting board and, using a sharp, serrated knife, cut it diagonally into 1.5 cm (½ inch) slices.

Put the cookies back on the baking sheet and bake them for 10-15 minutes.

Remove the biscotti from the oven and let them cool on a wire rack.

White chocolate drizzle:

Place the white chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl. Melt in 15 second increments, stirring after each increment, until completely melted and smooth.

Add the melted chocolate to a small bag, snip off a small corner, and drizzle over the biscotti.

Allow the chocolate to set in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes.

Store the cranberry orange biscotti in a sealed container for 2 weeks or freeze for up to 3 months (without the white chocolate).